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Archived: Hi-Wheeler, Boneshaker and Safety







FOR SALE:   vintage bikes posted by: Barry Cochran on 5/7/2008 at 9:51:49 AM
I have four vintage bikes I need to sell , we have a bike shop that we are retiring from and these bikes I have saved from being destroyed but now its time to let someone else enjoy them.
#1 is a Schwinn Typhoon 2 speed all original and in pretty fair condition.
#2 Is a Da vega from the 30s with inch pitch chain it was made by Schwinn for the atlas hardware company I am told and it is a Reggie Mcmillan roadster 26 inch .
#3 is a 20 inchd sting ray style columbia green and in very good condition with the 3 spd shifter in the bar,
#4 is a Korean war army courier bike that is in rough condition but you can still see the OD green paint with the white stars on it and part of the " US Army " stensil on the fender.
You can contact me for Photos if interested.
Thank You
Barry Cochran







WANTED:   circa 1988 Time 50:1 pedal cleats ie: Time racing pedal posted by: Dave....B on 4/29/2008 at 3:03:45 PM
looking for 1st. generation time racing pedal replacement cleats..i.e.-Time racing 50:1







FOR SALE:   Vintage high wheel bicycle posted by: John Thwaits on 4/16/2008 at 8:04:10 PM
I have a High wheel bicycle that appears to be a replica because it has some hex nuts and it also has some allen screws.
That is what leads me to believe that it is a replica. Maybe someone replaced the old square nuts with newer? Not sure but it does have a decal on it (another clue) that says "The Unforgetable big wheel, on lake shore dr. Chicago, Illinois". It has some rust. Mostly on the wheels. The tires are solid and in tact. It has wooden hand grips. This bike is for sale in Southern California. If anyone is interested, please email me. Thank You, JT


   RE:FOR SALE: Vintage high wheel bicycle posted by DT on 4/17/2008 at 11:14:23 AM
There was one just like it on ebay last week. I believe it was in Chicago. It is a replica.

   RE:FOR SALE:   Vintage high wheel bicycle posted by Greg Barron on 4/17/2008 at 11:23:51 AM
Hi John,

What you have is definitely a reproduction. One made maybe in the very early 80's or late 70's. I've been trying to track down the maker of these bikes for several years and yours is only the second one I have ever seen with a headbadge. If you could send me the address and phone number from the headbadge, I'd appreciate it. They may be obsolete but I still want to investigate. One just like yours sold on eBay this week for $511 plus freight.

Regards,
Greg Barron
Rideable Bicycle Replicas Inc.
510-769-0980







MISC:   Anyone interestested in a re-engineering? posted by: Paul on 3/27/2008 at 1:20:06 PM
Hi I am looking for Hi-Wheeling maverics who are interested in trying to re-engineer the Hi-wheeler. I have been working on some frame designs as well as wheel concepts.

I want one so bad I will just make it. Now if I can figure out how to make a 56" air filled tire? I'm working on it.

If you want to colaborate shoot me an e-mail


   RE:MISC:   Anyone interestested in a re-engineering? posted by John Thwaits on 4/16/2008 at 8:03:36 PM
Hi, I saw your post and I have a replica (I think) of a high wheel bike for sale. It has a decal on it that says something like Old Chicago bicycle company or something. It's a bit rusty and needs some pedals added to the crank but other wise, it is pretty solid. Maybe you could put your pneumatic tire on it. It does have a good solid tire on it. If you are interested, shoot me an email. Thanks, JT ... jtthwaits@yahoo.com






AGE / VALUE:   Aurelia high wheeler ( childs) posted by: Barry Cochran on 3/19/2008 at 2:46:11 PM
I have a Aurelia childs Highwheeler in good condition it measures 38 inches from floor to top of bars and is 33 1/2 inch long. It has the Aurelia head badge and cowboy from Italy . It is baby blue trimmed in white and I would judge from the parts on the bike it is from the 60s or 70s can anyone tell me the age or value of the bike. It is in very good condition.
Thank you